#SAVANTBOOKCLUB
BIPOC2S+ Savant Book Club
January - December 2024
BIPOC2S+ Savant Book Club
January - December 2024
Welcome to Savant Book Club!
A bombass book club for literary baddies that amplifies BIPOC2S+ and LGBTQIA2S+ voices.
For 2024, we'll celebrate BIPOC2S+ authors as we read, chat, digest, and build community around their works. Expansion of the heart and mind are enthusiastically encouraged. sa·vant
/saˈvän(t),säˈvänt/ noun 1. a very learned or talented person, especially one distinguished in a particular field of science or the arts. Origin early 18th century: French, literally ‘knowing (person)’, present participle (used as a noun) of savoir . Courtesy of: Google Dictionary.
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BIPOC2S+ Savant Book Club
manifesting | movement & alignment | self love | sci-fi | history
#SavantBookClub - #bipoc2sSavantBookClub - #bipoc2sSavant - #avasradiancesavantbookclub
manifesting | movement & alignment | self love | sci-fi | history
#SavantBookClub - #bipoc2sSavantBookClub - #bipoc2sSavant - #avasradiancesavantbookclub
* * Reading is fun with friends. Sign-up for Savant Book Club Membership below * *
ABOUT SAVANT BOOK CLUB
We read for pleasure and for fun.
Savant Book Club is a no-judgment, no-pressure book club. Whether we read fast or we read slow, there is space and a place for anyone who would like to play, read, and actively participate. Sign-up below and you're good to go! |
We believe we are never too old to learn something new.
Savant Book Club is an all-adult-age book club. We are enthusiastically open to the magic that comes with learning, growing, self-improvement, and exposure to new views and perspectives of the world at every stage of life. |
We read with the phases of the moon.
Savant Book Club honors the energies of our Moon's cycles so new books will be started around the New Moon, and book discussions will be hosted around the Full Moon. |
HOW IT WORKS:
1. Fill out the Savant Book Club Membership Form below.
2. Check your email from Membership Confirmation. 3. Mark your calendar with key Savant Book Club reading and discussion dates. 4. Purchase the books on our Savant Book Club reading list via the links below; or at your local family-owned, women-owned, BIPOC-owned, queer-owned book store; or rent them from your local library. |
5. Read, baby, read!
6. Login* to the virtual discussion to listen, learn, and share. Your voice, thoughts, opinions, experience with the book(s) matter to us. Let us know what you think and how the book(s) may have opened your eyes or expanded your heart and/or mind in any way. * Zoom link and time will be sent via email before the Discussion Date. 7. Follow Alexeyeva on Insta at: @avasradiance or @avasradianceyoga (or on facebook at: @avasradiance) to connect with other awesome Savant Book Club members! |
* * Reading is fun with friends. Sign-up for Savant Book Club Membership below * *
How to Manifest
Make Your Dreams a Reality in 40 Days
by, Laura Chung (@iamlaurachung)
Read with Us: 7 January 2024
Discuss with Us: 25 February 2024
Make Your Dreams a Reality in 40 Days
by, Laura Chung (@iamlaurachung)
Read with Us: 7 January 2024
Discuss with Us: 25 February 2024
Get yours from: Bookshop, Indie Bound, Amazon, or B&N.
Order Links: laurakchung.com/manifestbook |
Manifestation is a wildly popular concept emphasizing the strength of personal power in bringing your deepest desires into the realm of the physical. Put simply: what you dream, you can achieve.
Wellness educator Laura Chung charts a 40-day plan for manifesting dreams, filled with the most essential information you'll need to get started. Her techniques include intention setting, meditation, and ritual to connect to inner wisdom for intuitive guidance. She shares how to craft your own story through the practice of scripting and create an abundance mindset through journaling and inspired action. She also provides a step-by-step guide to being your own guru on the journey to manifesting your perfect life. How to Manifest is an accessible, yet comprehensive, guide for an amazing tool you may only have heard about as a hashtag, but one that will offer you limitless potential for growth. Courtesy of: https://www.laurakchung.com/manifestbook
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Chakrasize Your Life
7 Steps to Dancing Your Inner Wisdom
by, Dirish Shaktidas (@dirish_shaktidas)
Read with Us: 10 March 2024
Discuss with Us: 21 April 2024
7 Steps to Dancing Your Inner Wisdom
by, Dirish Shaktidas (@dirish_shaktidas)
Read with Us: 10 March 2024
Discuss with Us: 21 April 2024
Prepare to be swept away on a journey as enchanting as Dirish's own life. From the pristine beauty of Mauritius to the cosmopolitan bustle of London, his story is a testament to the colorful tapestry of his upbringing. Raised with the rhythms of South Asian culture, Dirish's journey unfolds in a captivating symphony of art and enlightenment.
At the heart of "Chakrasize Your Life" lies a passion for personal growth that sparkles with wit and charm. Dirish's quest to unlock the secrets of the chakras and harness the power of energy is as enthralling as it is enlightening. As a maestro of yoga, a virtuoso of dance, and a guide for meditation, he brings an irresistible flair to his teachings, inviting readers to embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery. Yet, it's Dirish's poetic soul that truly shines through. His verses are a symphony of the heart, woven into the fabric of his life's story. Through his words, he guides readers towards a deeper connection with their own gifts, inspiring them to embrace their true selves. "Chakrasize Your Life" is a testament to the delightful confluence of art and enlightenment, a narrative that dances with the rhythm of life and the melody of self-discovery. As you turn the pages, you'll find yourself not only charmed by Dirish's wit and creativity but also inspired to embark on your own journey. |
Get yours from: Amazon.
Order Links: linktr.ee/dirishshaktidas |
The Self Love Files
How to Reclaim Your Power, Find Your Spark, and Become Your Own Best Friend
by, Ifoma Genevieve (@ifomagenevieve)
Read with Us: 6 May 2024
Discuss with Us: 16 June 2024
How to Reclaim Your Power, Find Your Spark, and Become Your Own Best Friend
by, Ifoma Genevieve (@ifomagenevieve)
Read with Us: 6 May 2024
Discuss with Us: 16 June 2024
Get yours from: Ifoma, directly; or Amazon.
Order Links: bio.site/IfomaGenevieve |
The Self Love Files is the ultimate guide to rebuilding your self-love foundation to help you become the best, most sparkly version of yourself.
Born out of a deep dive into shadow work of self-healing, Ifoma Genevieve recognized the need to strengthen her foundation of self and relearn how to be her own best friend. All shadow work is difficult, made more so without a foundation of self-love and acceptance. Throw into the mix comparison, and other people's opinions, and you have a perfect storm to foster anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and self-worth. Ifoma knew that breaking this cycle, change had to come from within. In The Self Love Files, you'll learn why self-love is monumental in changing your life, why it is non-negotiable if you want to level up in life, and why it is the foundation for our human growth, Period. We can only be our best and whole selves when we are willing to look at our light, dark and everything in between. The Self Love Files is a guide back to your authentic, loving self. You were born to thrive. Give yourself permission to fly! |
Time Traveler's Digest
An Anthology
by, Damien Lamar Robinson (@iamdamienlamar)
Read with Us: 7 July 2024
Discuss with Us: 18 August 2024
An Anthology
by, Damien Lamar Robinson (@iamdamienlamar)
Read with Us: 7 July 2024
Discuss with Us: 18 August 2024
"Time Traveler's Digest: An Anthology" is an intriguing collection of stories, essays, and poems about traveling through time presented by first-time author, Damien Lamar Robinson.
This book presents the wisdom of the ages and places a strong emphasis on balance and harmony while exploring narratives and letters of time travelers throughout history, from 36,000 B.C. to 3000 A.D. "Time Traveler's Digest" is an effective instrument for social reform in a world in which racism is still prevalent. It encourages us to embrace diversity and a lack of bias while simultaneously encouraging us to question the preconceived notions and biases that we hold. It serves as a good reminder that regardless of our race or ethnicity, we are all members of the same species, the human race, and that we are connected to one another through the threads of time and history. As you flip through the pages of "Time Traveler's Digest," allow yourself to be motivated to take action. Take a stand against racism, be an advocate for the protection of history, and work towards making the world a place where diversity is celebrated; and every culture is accorded the acknowledgement and respect it deserves. Let's take a trip through history together, and as we do, let's work together to create a future that is just as multifaceted and welcoming as the ancestry from which it is derived. Courtesy of: https://damienlamar.com/time-travelers-digest
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Get yours from: Amazon.
Order Links: damienlamar.com/time-travelers-digest Connect with Mr. Damien on Insta: @iamdamienlamar
damienlamar.com Connect with other Time Travelers on Insta: @timetravelersdigest timetravelersdigest.com |
The 1619 Project
A New Origin Story by, Nikole Hannah-Jones (@nikolehannahjones) Read with Us, Round 1* (1st 1/2 of book, chapters: Preface-9): 1 September 2024 Discuss with Us: 13 October 2024 |
Read with Us, Round 2* (2nd 1/2 of book, chapters: 10-Acknowledgements): 3 November 2024
Discuss with Us: 15 December 2024 |
Get yours from: Amazon, Books A Million, Bookshop.org, Hudson Booksellers, Powell's, Target; Audible, Audiobooks.com, Google Play Store, Libro.fm.
*US, UK, Australia, South Africa, India Order Links: 1619books.com |
A dramatic expansion of a groundbreaking work of journalism, The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story offers a profoundly revealing vision of the American past and present.
In late August 1619, a ship arrived in the British colony of Virginia bearing a cargo of twenty to thirty enslaved people from Africa. Their arrival led to the barbaric and unprecedented system of American chattel slavery that would last for the next 250 years. This is sometimes referred to as the country’s original sin, but it is more than that: It is the source of so much that still defines the United States. The New York Times Magazine’s award-winning “1619 Project” issue reframed our understanding of American history by placing slavery and its continuing legacy at the center of our national narrative. This new book substantially expands on that work, weaving together eighteen essays that explore the legacy of slavery in present-day America with thirty-six poems and works of fiction that illuminate key moments of oppression, struggle, and resistance. The essays show how the inheritance of 1619 reaches into every part of contemporary American society, from politics, music, diet, traffic, and citizenship to capitalism, religion, and our democracy itself. The 1619 Project speaks directly to our current moment, contextualizing the systems of race and caste that still define so much of American life today. It reveals the hidden truths around our nation’s founding and construction—and the way that the legacy of slavery did not end with emancipation, but continues to shape contemporary American life. Courtesy of: https://1619books.com/
* to be mindful of mental, emotional, spiritual health and well-being we're splitting this reading and discussion into two parts. Let's take our time with this book; it deserves our undivided attention. We owe it to ourselves to give ourselves permission to allow this information to properly sink in, settle, and digest so we can talk all about it. Join us for one or both discussions. Both will be different, interesting, amazing.
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BIPOC2S+ Savant Book Club
manifesting | movement & alignment | self love | sci-fi | history
#SavantBookClub - #bipoc2sSavantBookClub - #bipoc2sSavant - #avasradiancesavantbookclub
manifesting | movement & alignment | self love | sci-fi | history
#SavantBookClub - #bipoc2sSavantBookClub - #bipoc2sSavant - #avasradiancesavantbookclub
* * Reading is fun with friends. Sign-up for Savant Book Club Membership below * *